Spotify Technology S.A 6-K, filed Mar 29, 2023
Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT)
6-K
2023-03-29
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Spotify Technology S.A filed this 6-K on March 29, 2023.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March, 2023
Commission File Number: 001-38438
Spotify Technology S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
5, Place de la Gare
L-1616 Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K
Results of Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company
On March 29, 2023, Spotify Technology S.A. (the “Company”) held its 2023 annual general meeting of shareholders and holders of beneficiary certificates, immediately followed by an extraordinary general
meeting of shareholders and holders of beneficiary certificates. The Company’s shareholders and holders of beneficiary certificates considered the following proposals, each of which is described in greater detail in the Company’s proxy statement
dated February 17, 2023.
Annual General Meeting
1. Approval of the Company’s Annual Accounts and Consolidated Financial Statements
Based on the votes set forth below, the proposal to approve the Company’s annual accounts for the financial year ended December 31, 2022 and the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the
financial year ended December 31, 2022 was approved.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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495,916,043
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163,263
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2,195,753
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2. Approval of Allocation of the Company’s Annual Results
Based on the votes set forth below, the proposal to approve allocation of the Company’s annual results for the financial year ended December 31, 2022 was approved.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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497,625,121
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21,325
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628,613
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3. Approval of Granting Discharge of Liability of the Board of Directors
Based on the votes set forth below, the proposal to grant discharge of the liability of the members of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board of Directors”) for, and in connection with, the
financial year ended December 31, 2022 was approved.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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495,276,295
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783,325
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2,215,439
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4. Appointment of Directors
Based on the votes set forth below, the following directors were elected as members of the Board of Directors for the period ending at the general meeting approving the annual accounts for the financial
year ending on December 31, 2023.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Daniel Ek (A Director)
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478,290,488
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19,366,238
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618,333
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Martin Lorentzon (A Director)
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460,673,276
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36,935,562
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666,221
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Shishir Samir Mehrotra (A Director)
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464,743,315
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32,861,767
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669,977
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Christopher Marshall (B Director)
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487,408,303
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10,639,744
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227,012
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Barry McCarthy (B Director)
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495,087,426
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3,142,469
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45,164
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Heidi O’Neill (B Director)
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496,490,025
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1,732,521
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52,513
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Ted Sarandos (B Director)
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496,194,728
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2,034,463
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45,868
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Thomas Owen Staggs (B Director)
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495,404,953
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2,805,601
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64,505
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Mona Sutphen (B Director)
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495,416,918
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2,798,877
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59,264
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Padmasree Warrior (B Director)
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495,749,473
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2,473,446
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52,140
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5. Appointment of Independent Auditor
Based on the votes set forth below, the proposal to appoint Ernst & Young S.A. (Luxembourg) as the Company’s independent auditor for the period ending at the general meeting approving the annual
accounts for the financial year ending on December 31, 2023 was approved.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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495,692,935
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1,832,041
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750,083
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6. Approval of 2023 Director Remuneration
Based on the votes set forth below, the proposal to approve the directors’ remuneration for the year 2023 was approved.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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471,676,231
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25,824,411
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774,417
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7. Authorization and Empowerment to Execute and Deliver Documents Required by Luxembourg Laws
Based on the votes set forth below, the proposal to authorize and empower each of Mr. Guy Harles and Mr. Alexandre Gobert to execute and deliver, under their sole signature, on behalf of the Company and
with full power of substitution, any documents necessary or useful in connection with the annual filing and registration required by the Luxembourg laws.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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497,627,060
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27,487
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620,512
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Extraordinary General Meeting
1. Renewal of the Board of Directors’ Authorization to Issue Ordinary Shares Within the Limit of the Authorized Share Capital During a Period of Five Years and Withdraw or Restrict the Preferential Subscription Right of
the Shareholders
Based on the votes set forth below, the proposal to approve the renewal of the Board of Director’s authorization to issue ordinary shares within the limit of the authorized share capital during a period
of five years after the date of publication of the present minutes of the extraordinary general meeting and withdraw or restrict the preferential subscription right of the shareholders was approved.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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432,451,113
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65,066,100
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745,346
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Spotify Technology S.A.
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Date: March 29, 2023
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By:
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/s/ Eve Konstan
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Name:
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Eve Konstan
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Title:
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General Counsel
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